Thousands enjoy Torver fair
THE crowds shrugged off a poor weather forecast to descend in their thousands on the Lakeland Country Fair at Torver on Sunday.
From waterfalls to whooper swans there's plenty to see around Elterwater
ELTERWATER was known to the Viking settlers as Elpt Vatn, which translates as Swan Lake.
Firefighters honoured at awards ceremony
THREE South Lakeland firefighters have been honoured in Cumbria’s annual fire service awards.
Sample the scenery and history of Maryport
THIS route follows spectacular coastal scenery from sea level to the soaring cliff top. Seabirds and flowers are everywhere in the warmer months while a winter walk can be equally fascinating. Streets of old cottages lead up to the cliffs. These highpoints provided watch towers for the Celts during the Iron Ages and later the Romans had a substantial port on the headlands. This is certainly a town not to be rushed.
Kirkby Lonsdale band contest is a sound success
A SOUTH Lakeland brass band contest was hailed a great success today, despite only six bands taking part.
